March 13, 2026
CREDA is partnering with RCLCO to conduct the 2026 Commercial Real Estate Compensation and Benefits Survey. A nationally known real estate advisor, RCLCO Compensation Advisors, has conducted this survey — the largest in the industry — for 37 consecutive years.
Complete the survey by June 5. Go to the survey.
Please note: If your company participated in a recent previous survey, the prior participant contacts will be sent an email directly from Andrea Schell at RCLCO with a unique link for your company to complete the current survey. No need to sign up to participate again.
This valuable survey is the industry standard allowing firms to stay current on salaries, bonuses and benefits for CRE professionals from entry-level positions to executives. Each company that participates in the survey will receive a complimentary electronic copy of the full comprehensive survey report – a $3,750 value!
This company-level survey should be completed by your company’s Human Resources or Finance/Accounting Executive. If needed, please forward this link to the appropriate person/department in your firm for overall company level participation. (Individual participants are not eligible.)
All responses are strictly confidential.
The 2025 survey includes:
You will have access to data you can sort by:
The 2026 survey includes:
Please contact Andrea Schell if you have any questions regarding the survey.
About the Commercial Real Estate Development Association
The Commercial Real Estate Development Association is the leading global professional organization for the commercial real estate industry, representing more than 21,000 members across 55 chapters in North America. It equips professionals with the resources, relationships and insights needed to advance their careers through high-impact networking, practical education and forward-looking research. As a trusted voice at the forefront of the industry, the association drives innovation in development by advocating for legislation that supports commercial real estate growth and delivering data-driven insights through the its Research Foundation.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kathryn Hamilton, CAE, Vice President, Marketing and Communications
703-904-7100 | khamilton@CREDAglobal.org